Motherhood Poems Novels & Stories

"My mother's arms are soft and warm, To hold her babies safe from harm. With gentle songs and loving eyes, She watches as the moonbeams rise.” Ang malambot at napakalambing na boses ni Noah ang kumakanta mula sa music box. At kasabay nun, may boses din ng maliit na si Bunbun na sumasabay sa kanta. Sa tuwing kakantahin ng kanyang kuya ang linyang, “My mother's arms are soft and warm,” sumasagot si Bunbun ng isang matamis na, "Mmm."

Mukha man siyang walang pakialam sa bagay-bagay pero knowing that he values the hardship of motherhood is such a salute. “Pero kaya ko namang mag-alaga ng anak natin, ikaw nga binebaby ko e,” dugtong na saad nito sabay ngisi kaya napatili ako ng kaunti dahil napaka-cringe nun at mahinang hinampas ito sa balikat.

Hingi niya ng pa umanhin sa dalawa dahil sa hindi maganda ang trato niya dito. “Where’s your Mom?” “We grow up with Dado and Ninang. We are born in the critical condition, a premature baby who miracle alive, both. My Mom was comatose when she give birth to us, cesarean delivery. We are already one years old when she totally recover, we are happy that she fight to death but sadly she forgot about the time she met Daddy, even us. Dado, tell us that she's suffer to much pain because of my Dad. I love my Mommy so much! We love her because she's strong and brave woman, I really want to be with her and feel her love. Mo—”

I gaze at my mother is now silently crying with a cover in her mouth not to make sounds. "You supposed to by shield. You are supposed to be my protector, my shelter, and my guide. But you drove me out. You pushed me to the deepest falls. You drag me down. Is that what a mother should do to their child?" Hinanakit kong sumbat sa kanya. Humikbi ng malakas si mommy at napa-upo sa sahig. Mabilis naman umalalay si Aiko kay mommy.

saad niya at kita ko ang pangingilid ng luha niya. I am literally shocked... how could she be a mother?

Ang pag mamahal ng Isang Ina ay Hindi masusikat ng ruler. Buhay ang mawawala ang magiging kapalit Naman nito ang Buhay ng nasa sinapupunan niya Isang gagawin ang lahat para sa anak. Being a mother can be tough,but always remember in the eyes of your child,no one does it better than you. Even when her soul is tired, I will always find strength for her children.

The echoes of her laughter, the sweetness of her smiles, now intertwined with the anticipation of a future filled with love and wonder. In the quiet of the night, as the moon cast its gentle glow over the world and the stars twinkled in the night sky, Marisse, Martin, and Matthew whispered sweet lullabies to their newborn daughter, a promise of love and devotion that would guide her through the trials and tribulations of life. Among the wildflowers that danced in the gentle breeze, they found solace and peace in the knowledge that their family was growing, their love expanding to embrace new possibilities and dreams.

However, one child was holding a white lily. “Being a mother was really a blessing and an unforgettable experience as a woman. I’m fortunate to experience pregnancy and motherhood. I couldn’t help but reminisce about those moments. Hindi mabubura iyon hanggang sa mamatay ako,” nakangiti niyang turan habang nakatingin sa painting na kaniyang ginawa.

Hindi na siya nagkamali sa pagpili ng kaibigan. Agad na siyang nagluto ng agahan kahit na pagod at inaantok. This is the life of being a mother, and it’s fine. Masaya siya sa ginagawa niya. Kung noon ay hindi man lang sumasagi sa kanyang isipan ang magkaroon ng anak, talagang God will find a way to humble you. At heto na siya ngayon. “Mama?”

Sana sa ganoong paraan ay mapagaan niya ang loob nito. “Sa pagpapamilya ang babae talaga ang may dala ng buhay. Kaya dapat ikaw magpakatatag ka. Hindi lang para sa sarili mo o sa pagmamahal mo kay Cy. Kundi para rin sa dalawang anghel na ‘to.” Hinaplos nito ang umbok niyang tiyan. “At sa pamilyang binubuo niyo. Kausapin mo ang asawa mo, magtanong ka. Hindi para awayin siya kundi para malinawan ka. Tandaan mo, walang bagay na hindi naaayos sa mabuting usapan.” A mother’s hug is indeed like magic. It can cure any pain. And indeed…mothers know best!